hp-query

Query printer status

$ hp-query -p [printer-name]

$ hp-query -d [device-uri]

$ hp-query -p [printer] -s [status]

$ hp-query -l

hp-query [options]

hp-query retrieves status information from HP printers. It sends queries and returns printer responses for various parameters.
The tool accesses internal printer status and configuration. It's useful for scripting and monitoring.
hp-query retrieves HP printer status.

-p PRINTER

Printer name.

Device URI.

Specific query string.

List available queries.

Bus type (usb, net).

Display help information.

Part of HPLIP package. Query availability varies by model. Printer must be accessible.

hp-query is part of HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing) for querying device status.

hp-info(1), hp-levels(1), snmpget(1)